Oil from Monticello nuclear plant leak reaches Mississippi River
Xcel Energy said a "small amount" of mineral oil appeared as a sheen near the Mississippi River shoreline following an estimated 200 gallon oil leak at the Monticello nuclear power plant.
Xcel Energy said a "small amount" of mineral oil appeared as a sheen near the Mississippi River shoreline following an estimated 200 gallon oil leak at the Monticello nuclear power plant.
200 gallons of oil leak at Monticello nuclear power plant: Xcel Energy
About 200 gallons of oil leaked at the Monticello nuclear power plant Tuesday during routine maintenance, with some of the oil entering a discharge canal that connects to the Mississippi River, according to Xcel Energy.
About 200 gallons of oil leaked at the Monticello nuclear power plant Tuesday during routine maintenance, with some of the oil entering a discharge canal that connects to the Mississippi River, according to Xcel Energy.
Data center debate in Monticello
Residents in Monticello are raising their concerns over the potential for data centers in their area. FOX 9’s Mike Manzoni has the latest.
Residents in Monticello are raising their concerns over the potential for data centers in their area. FOX 9’s Mike Manzoni has the latest.
Monticello residents rally against proposed data centers
Residents in Monticello are pushing back against two proposed data centers, with many expressing concerns over potential environmental impacts and health risks.
Residents in Monticello are pushing back against two proposed data centers, with many expressing concerns over potential environmental impacts and health risks.
Semi-truck pileup spills pasta all over I-94 in Monticello
Four semi-trucks and a car collided, causing loads of pasta to be split on Interstate 94 in Monticello Tuesday evening.
Four semi-trucks and a car collided, causing loads of pasta to be split on Interstate 94 in Monticello Tuesday evening.
Sled dogs recovering after trailer splits in half on icy Minnesota interstate
A Monticello-based dog-sledding team said they are grateful for the Good Samaritans and first responders who helped rescue the huskies over the weekend.
A Monticello-based dog-sledding team said they are grateful for the Good Samaritans and first responders who helped rescue the huskies over the weekend.
Deputy shoots knife-wielding man in Wright County
The Minnesota BCA is investigating an officer-involved shooting in Monticello, where a Wright County deputy shot and injured a man reportedly armed with a knife. Authorities said the man ignored commands to drop the weapon and advanced on deputies, who first deployed a Taser and then fired a gun after the man didn’t stop.
The Minnesota BCA is investigating an officer-involved shooting in Monticello, where a Wright County deputy shot and injured a man reportedly armed with a knife. Authorities said the man ignored commands to drop the weapon and advanced on deputies, who first deployed a Taser and then fired a gun after the man didn’t stop.
Wright County deputy shot man with knife in Monticello
A Wright County deputy shot a man with a knife after the man ignored commands to drop the weapon, authorities said.
A Wright County deputy shot a man with a knife after the man ignored commands to drop the weapon, authorities said.
Minnesota election results: Michael Holstrom Jr. projected to win Senate District 29
Michael Holstrom Jr. is the projected winner of Senate District 29. The seat was previously held by Republican Sen. Bruce Anderson, who died in July 2025.
Michael Holstrom Jr. is the projected winner of Senate District 29. The seat was previously held by Republican Sen. Bruce Anderson, who died in July 2025.
Monticello man who died in Mississippi River boat accident ID'd as father of 4
A 28-year-old man and father of four kids died Tuesday after a boating accident while fishing on the Mississippi River in Monticello.
A 28-year-old man and father of four kids died Tuesday after a boating accident while fishing on the Mississippi River in Monticello.
Monticello nuclear power plant leak: Tritium increase detected in monitoring well
As Xcel Energy continues to deal with a leak of tritium at the Monticello nuclear power plant in 2022, officials announced Monday a monitoring well had seen a slight increase in the radioactive isotope.
As Xcel Energy continues to deal with a leak of tritium at the Monticello nuclear power plant in 2022, officials announced Monday a monitoring well had seen a slight increase in the radioactive isotope.
Xcel Energy removes 90% of tritium from groundwater below Monticello plant
Xcel Energy says its teams have brought down the tritium concentrations in the groundwater beneath its Monticello nuclear plant by more than 90% since leaks were detected in late 2022.
Xcel Energy says its teams have brought down the tritium concentrations in the groundwater beneath its Monticello nuclear plant by more than 90% since leaks were detected in late 2022.
Driver arrested after police pursuit, foot chase in Monticello
Authorities say a 40-year-old man was arrested Friday after a police chase resulted in his vehicle leaving Interstate 94 in Monticello.
Authorities say a 40-year-old man was arrested Friday after a police chase resulted in his vehicle leaving Interstate 94 in Monticello.
Monticello nuclear plant shut down Wednesday after control valve issue
A control valve issue at the Xcel Energy Monticello nuclear power plant caused the reactor to automatically shut down on Wednesday morning.
A control valve issue at the Xcel Energy Monticello nuclear power plant caused the reactor to automatically shut down on Wednesday morning.
Groundbreaking takes place for large I-94 construction project from Albertville to Monticello
Many Minnesota lawmakers, including Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan and Sen. Amy Klobuchar, kicked off construction on the "I-94 Gap Project" with a groundbreaking ceremony Friday.
Many Minnesota lawmakers, including Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan and Sen. Amy Klobuchar, kicked off construction on the "I-94 Gap Project" with a groundbreaking ceremony Friday.
Highway 25 bridge work in Monticello begins July 8, delays expected
The Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) says work begins today on the Highway 25 bridge that will “have major traffic impacts" through late October.
The Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) says work begins today on the Highway 25 bridge that will “have major traffic impacts" through late October.
Xcel Energy fined $14K for excess storage of radioactive water at Monticello plant without permit
The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) fined Xcel Energy for exceeding storage tank capacity without a permit while cleaning up radioactive water that leaked at the Monticello Nuclear Generating Plant last year.
The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) fined Xcel Energy for exceeding storage tank capacity without a permit while cleaning up radioactive water that leaked at the Monticello Nuclear Generating Plant last year.
Monticello nuclear power plant approved to operate through 2040
Xcel Energy’s Monticello Nuclear Generating Plant received approval Thursday to continue operating through 2040.
Xcel Energy’s Monticello Nuclear Generating Plant received approval Thursday to continue operating through 2040.
Xcel Energy to build barrier at Monticello plant to keep radioactive material from river
"Constructing the barrier wall is another step the company is taking to try and ensure that the small amount of tritium still present in the groundwater remains within the plant boundaries and can be safely recovered, stored and reused on site," Xcel Energy said in a statement.
"Constructing the barrier wall is another step the company is taking to try and ensure that the small amount of tritium still present in the groundwater remains within the plant boundaries and can be safely recovered, stored and reused on site," Xcel Energy said in a statement.
Xcel Energy leak: City of Monticello learned of tritium in days, not weeks
The City of Monticello learned about elevated levels of tritium near the Xcel Energy nuclear plant three months earlier than city officials have acknowledged publicly, according to emails obtained from a public records request.
The City of Monticello learned about elevated levels of tritium near the Xcel Energy nuclear plant three months earlier than city officials have acknowledged publicly, according to emails obtained from a public records request.